What is 70/83 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{70}{83}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{83} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{70}{83} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 5 = 415$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{83} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{140}{415}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{415}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $415$. The GCD of $140$ and $415$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 5}{415 \div 5} = \frac{28}{83}$

Answer $\frac{70}{83}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{28}{83}$

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